This remarkable building has been in the possession of only three owners since its construction in 1920. The home exhibits all the features typical of the Colonial Revival style, from the strong symmetry of the front elevation, the groups of multi-paned windows and a distinct emphasis on the entrance, often accentuated with columns and pilasters.

A CONVERSATION ON RACE THAT IS BY ALL MEANS NECESSARY

The lines to the microphone at Union Missionary Baptist Church on Dec. 9 filled quickly.
“What you feel, what you think, what your experiences have been are extremely important,” said Pastor Melvin Jones to those attending the town hall forum in the wake of the unrest after grand juries failed to indict police in the killings of unarmed black men in Missouri and New York.

Debris flies in preparation for the Flyer
Several houses were demolished recently, clearing way for a new bus terminal for the Michigan Flyer.
Michigan Flyer LLC is beginning a $1.6 million bus terminal project for the property on Michigan Avenue between Howard Avenue and Detroit Street.

Owing to an unusual arrangement, two streets in East Lansing’s Strathmore Addition intersect each other at two different locations. Butterfield Drive, which runs south along the front of this house, curves to the west and intersects Collingwood Drive near Bailey Park. Proceeding north from that intersection and following Collingwood as it bends east, one returns to this home once again.

Antiquated political opposition to relations with Cuba predictable

In a more rational world, the U.S embargo of Cuba, modified last week by President Obama, would have ended generations ago.
Certainly, it was what the Cuban people hoped for in 1978. President Jimmy Carter, sensing the futility and ineffectiveness of U.S. policy, pried open the Kennedy-era boycott door ever so slightly. I slipped through as a reporter to cover a trade mission from Baltimore and other east coast cities.

The new $13.5 million Cooley Law School Stadium will have a new high definition scoreboard off left field, apartments beyond the outfield fence and a 360-degree concourse.
And you’ll still be able to peer through the fence to watch the game if you’re strolling by.

How the snake stole Christmas

Folks, as you may have heard by now, the war on Christmas is being fought right here, on the front lawn of “our House.” Yes, that’s right.
And if you’re reading this before 11 p.m. today (Dec. 23), you can go see it for yourself.
The first volley was fired weeks ago, but it wasn’t returned until last week, when it was learned that because no one had committed to removing and replacing the proposed Christian nativity scene, it could not be permitted by the Capitol, nor, as such, displayed there.

$20 million project planned for old YMCA site
A $20 million mixed-use project, “Metro Place,” will be developed at the site of the long-vacant YMCA building on Townsend Street, adjacent to Reutter Park.
The project is being developed by Lawton Group Development LLC.
“Metro Place will be a terrific addition to downtown Lansing’s residential options and add even more vibrancy to our urban core by attracting new residents to live in the heart of the city,” said Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero.

With Lansing’s holiday festivities centered on the lighting of the State Christmas Tree, it may be easy to overlook other downtown attractions that recall the spirit of this festive season. The holiday tree and State Capitol immediately to the south of this imposing Richardsonian Romanesque church can figuratively and literally overshadow it. Impressive as it is, this church is not the best-known work of architect Elijah Myers, who designed the neighboring Capitol building.